Fragrance comparison

Attila vs Mars Violet

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 51 ratings analysed

3 wins

Attila

Amigdala Sentimentals

4.5845 votes

Rank #27,982 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Mars Violet

DSH Perfumes

3.676 votes

Rank #60,099 SweetAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Attila takes 3 of 4 categories.

Attila
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Mars Violet
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Attila3/4

Mars Violet1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Attila
Sillage & projection: Attila
Value for money: Mars Violet
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Attila

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AttilaAmigdala Sentimentals

Mars VioletDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 34%Had 4%Want 63%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

9%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAttila

SillageAttila

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMars VioletBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

amber92%

fruity84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

tobacco61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CassisPlumRed BerriesMandarin Orange

Heart

OakmossLaurelsRumVioletIrisBergamotYlang YlangAmbrette

Base

VetiverPatchouliCedarCastoreumStyraxTobaccoLeatherCivet

Notes

DatesSugarTobaccoBulgarian RoseAmberPlumTolu BalsamOakmossPeru BalsamTonka BeanSandalwoodCassis

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCassis, Plum, Oakmoss and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Mars Violet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex13

Women13

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,982

PerfumerGamze Seher Döşeyen

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,099

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAttilaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Attila by Amigdala Sentimentals is a complex, woody chypre that leans heavily into darker, resinous textures. Built around a foundation of oakmoss, castoreum, and oud, it feels dense and grounded. It is a striking choice for cooler months or formal evening settings, offering significant projection and a lingering pres…

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Mars Violet by DSH Perfumes is an earthy, fruit-laced chypre built around dark plum, chewy dates, and warm tobacco. Despite the presence of sugar and tonka bean, the blend is far from a standard dessert scent. The sweetness stays measured, held in check by damp oakmoss, woody notes, and the resinous warmth of tolu bal…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Attila or Mars Violet?

Attila takes 3 of 4 categories. Attila is rated 4.58/5 from 45 votes; Mars Violet is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Attila for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Mars Violet for a sweet and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Attila or Mars Violet?

Attila lasts longest (Attila 86/100, Mars Violet 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Attila or Mars Violet?

Attila projects furthest (Attila 76/100, Mars Violet 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Attila and Mars Violet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Cassis, Plum, Oakmoss and Tobacco.

Is Attila or Mars Violet better for summer or winter?

Mars Violet suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Attila and Mars Violet?

Attila has top notes of Cassis, Plum, Red Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Oakmoss, Laurels, Rum and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedar and Castoreum. Mars Violet features Dates, Sugar, Tobacco, Bulgarian Rose and Amber.